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Managing and maintaining a tenement building can be difficult. Under One Roof offers an enquiry service that allows you to ask specific questions relating to your building.
Ask the Under One Roof team
Before submitting a question, check the FAQs below to see if you can find the information you need.
If you still have a question, use our enquiry service by completing the form below.
We aim to respond to enquiries as soon as we are able to. We are a small organisation and sometimes require more time.
For general enquiries, contact us at info@underoneroof.scot.
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FAQs
The Under One Roof website has hundreds of articles on all aspects of tenement maintenance and management. If you have a question, make sure to read the articles first, as you may find your answer already on our website.
How do I find out who my neighbours are?
Knowing who your neighbours are can be very helpful. Ownership is public information, so if you don’t know your neighbours or have a factor who can put you in touch with each other, there are other ways to find out. Read more about searching for your co-owners.
What is an owners’ association?
An owners’ association is a formal arrangement between the owners of your building. It arranges regular meetings to discuss how to manage and maintain your building. Learn more about forming an owners’ association.
We can’t agree on a repair, what are our options?
Every owner has a duty to maintain the parts of the tenement that provide support and shelter. If you cannot agree, then there are a number of options you can take yourself or with legal help. Learn more about your options.
What does a factor do?
A factor is employed by the owners of a building to manage the common parts. The factor is there to help owners keep their building up to standard and they work to a legal code. Find out more about factors.
What can we do to keep our tenement building in good condition?
Every tenement is different, however, creating a list of areas to check regularly, such as the common stair, windows, and gutters is a good starting point. Find out more about taking care of your building type.
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Under One Roof’s response to the Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation
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Electric vehicle charging and tenements: what to do?
With the ongoing transition to net zero, there are more and more electric vehicles on the roads to help reduce carbon emissions. In December 2021, 21.4% of all new car sales in Scotland were electric. But if you live in a flat without off-street parking, where can charging points for electric vehicles be installed?
The story of Under One Roof: a conversation with co-founder Annie Flint
This International Women’s Day, we’re delving into the archives of Blocktalk, the podcast for UK Property Management Professionals, hosted by Brian Welsh, Managing Director of CPL Software. In a conversation recorded back in March 2022, Annie Flint, co-founder of Under One Roof, shares her journey and insights into the world of tenement living and property management.
Repairing Standard update: lead in water testing
In March 2023, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforceable from 1st March 2024. As part of these updates, private landlords must
A short guide to maintaining gutters
Cleaning your gutters is a key way to maintain your property’s value as it can prevent damage caused by damp. Due to climate change, rainfall in Scotland has increased significantly over the last 70 years and gutters need to be maintained to cope with this change.
Response to Cladding Bill Consultation
The Scottish Government has published a consultation to their proposed Cladding Bill, which seeks to address a number of issues related owners manging the issue of cladding in certain buildings in Scotland.
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Ask the Under One Roof team
Before submitting a question, check the FAQs below to see if you can find the information you need.
If you still have a question, use our enquiry service by completing the form below.
We aim to respond to enquiries within five working days, however, as we are a small organisation, we may sometimes require more time.
For general enquiries, contact us at info@underoneroof.scot.
FAQs
The Under One Roof website has hundreds of articles on all aspects of tenement maintenance and management. If you have a question, make sure to read the articles first, as you may find your answer already on our website.
How do I find out who my neighbours are?
Knowing who your neighbours are can be very helpful. Ownership is public information, so if you don’t know your neighbours or have a factor who can put you in touch with each other, there are other ways to find out. Read more about searching for your co-owners.
What is an owners’ association?
An owners’ association is a formal arrangement between the owners of your building. It arranges regular meetings to discuss how to manage and maintain your building. Learn more about forming an owners’ association.
We can’t agree on a repair, what are our options?
Every owner has a duty to maintain the parts of the tenement that provide support and shelter. If you cannot agree, then there are a number of options you can take yourself or with legal help. Learn more about your options.
What does a factor do?
A factor is employed by the owners of a building to manage the common parts. The factor is there to help owners keep their building up to standard and they work to a legal code. Find out more about factors.
What can we do to keep our tenement building in good condition?
Every tenement is different, however, creating a list of areas to check regularly, such as the common stair, windows, and gutters is a good starting point. Find out more about taking care of your building type.
Recent articles
Under One Roof’s response to the Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation
Scotland has set a target to reach net zero by 2045. As part of reaching this target, the Heat in Buildings bill proposes to make new laws around how we heat our homes and buildings to increase their energy efficiency and reduce their emissions output. Under One Roof responded to the Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation to highlight the importance of considering the unique position of tenement flat owner-occupiers and landlords when it comes to transitioning to net zero and zero emissions heating systems.
Electric vehicle charging and tenements: what to do?
With the ongoing transition to net zero, there are more and more electric vehicles on the roads to help reduce carbon emissions. In December 2021, 21.4% of all new car sales in Scotland were electric. But if you live in a flat without off-street parking, where can charging points for electric vehicles be installed?
The story of Under One Roof: a conversation with co-founder Annie Flint
This International Women’s Day, we’re delving into the archives of Blocktalk, the podcast for UK Property Management Professionals, hosted by Brian Welsh, Managing Director of CPL Software. In a conversation recorded back in March 2022, Annie Flint, co-founder of Under One Roof, shares her journey and insights into the world of tenement living and property management.
Repairing Standard update: lead in water testing
In March 2023, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforceable from 1st March 2024. As part of these updates, private landlords must
A short guide to maintaining gutters
Cleaning your gutters is a key way to maintain your property’s value as it can prevent damage caused by damp. Due to climate change, rainfall in Scotland has increased significantly over the last 70 years and gutters need to be maintained to cope with this change.
Response to Cladding Bill Consultation
The Scottish Government has published a consultation to their proposed Cladding Bill, which seeks to address a number of issues related owners manging the issue of cladding in certain buildings in Scotland.